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BSNL Excel Prepaid...

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naveenchandran Original post #1
Aug 14, 2005 at 7:59 PM
I Have planned to take up a BSNL Excel Prepaid connection next week....
I would like to know what documents are needed to apply for the connection..

If I apply for it now how long will it take to get.. (the SIM).. :?
drgrudge
Aug 14, 2005 at 8:06 PM
They ask a hell lot of things.. you need to go and visit them 2-3 times (b4 a year ago). Now I think it's little easier.

Your identity thats it and a proof that you are more than 18 years of age.
dreams
dreams #3
Aug 15, 2005 at 8:41 PM
U need ur Address proof xerox and original.. identity proof with ur photo original and xerox and the application form for the SIM.

Once u get the app form they wil ask u to come on a specific day.. go on tht day with the appl form duly filled and the xerox and orig docs.. and then 200 Rupees and after spendin half a day u can get the SIM..
anomit
anomit #4
Aug 15, 2005 at 10:24 PM
LOL....... I got the SIM after 9 months and a zillion of visits to the office. It works that way. Anything goes attitude.
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Aug 16, 2005 at 8:19 PM
I have applied for it.
They gave me a Waiting List no. Slip....

Don't know how long it will take... :)
linardni
Aug 20, 2005 at 5:50 PM
Never apply for Excel. u will be mad with the "faltu" quality service.
QwertyManiac
Aug 20, 2005 at 5:53 PM
Well, tis good for cheap rates and cheap service :lol:
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cyrux #8
Aug 21, 2005 at 7:50 PM
applying for a prepaid connection?? sounds wierd
Netjunkie
Aug 21, 2005 at 8:16 PM
cyrux said:
applying for a prepaid connection?? sounds wierd

Why?

What's so weird about using a prepaid?
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cyrux #10
Aug 23, 2005 at 7:29 AM
Nothing is worng in using a prepaid but applying for the same sounds silly.... prepaid cards are meant ot avaiable instantly but damn these sarkari people
Charley
Charley #11
Aug 23, 2005 at 7:44 AM
cyrux said:
Nothing is worng in using a prepaid but applying for the same sounds silly.... prepaid cards are meant ot avaiable instantly but damn these sarkari people

Its cos of the demand they do it ......
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mako_123 #12
Aug 23, 2005 at 6:20 PM
Guys

I am studying in shimla and have a BSNL prepaid card. Recently i recharged my card with coupon of Rs 1100. After the recharge mesaages are not going from my cell. I called customer care but they are unable to solve my problem . Has any of you been experiancing the same problem.
Charley
Charley #13
Aug 24, 2005 at 2:12 PM
mako_123 said:
Guys

I am studying in shimla and have a BSNL prepaid card. Recently i recharged my card with coupon of Rs 1100. After the recharge mesaages are not going from my cell. I called customer care but they are unable to solve my problem . Has any of you been experiancing the same problem.

First check whehter ur settings are properly configured for eg the message sending number[i dont mean the person ur sending it to but the sending number in the option].

R u sending them locally, national, international?
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mako_123 #14
Aug 24, 2005 at 4:53 PM
i have checked my message centre number . It is all correct . I am unable to send any messages whether local or national.
Vishal Gupta
Aug 24, 2005 at 5:43 PM
What ERROR r u facing?
Pls mention the ERROR message...
Charley
Charley #16
Aug 24, 2005 at 7:23 PM
mako_123 said:
i have checked my message centre number . It is all correct . I am unable to send any messages whether local or national.

Ok since thats ok, now tell me the ERROR u get when sending the msg.
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mako_123 #17
Aug 25, 2005 at 7:34 PM
I get " Message Sending Failed , Check network services "
expertno.1
Aug 25, 2005 at 7:56 PM
hmm

what did customer service told ?
Charley
Charley #19
Aug 25, 2005 at 8:07 PM
mako_123 said:
I get " Message Sending Failed , Check network services "


What is the message service number you've entered? Lets check whehter thats correct.

Otherwise, call up the cust care and lodge a complaint...
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mako_123 #20
Aug 26, 2005 at 5:16 PM
My message centre number is +919417099997.

I called customer care many times . Sometimes they tell me to enter my msg centre number . Once they told me that there is a problem with there service and it will be resolved soon .
Charley
Charley #21
Aug 27, 2005 at 1:30 PM
mako_123 said:
My message centre number is +919417099997.

They are really IDIOTIC, the cust care sucks.... :x

The number u have to enter is +919440099997

Hope that solves ur prob now.....
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mako_123 #22
Aug 27, 2005 at 7:50 PM
Tried the message centre number you gave but the problem persists . Dont know what to do .
expertno.1
Aug 27, 2005 at 8:14 PM
@mako

have u checked your mobile czo there may br problem with your mobile also
Vishal Gupta
Aug 27, 2005 at 9:34 PM
Try two things!

first try to insert ur SIM into nother mobile (which also using BSNL SIM so that u don't need to configure the settings) and check whether it works or not?

Second try other BSNL SIM into ur mobile and again see whether now SMS works or not?
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mako_123 #25
Aug 28, 2005 at 12:32 AM
ok will try and tell you .